Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading court reporting firm is seeking an experienced Court Reporter to capture verbatim legal proceedings. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This position requires proficiency with technology and excellent English skills. Responsibilities include managing equipment setup and ensuring accurate capture of court sessions. The role is in-person at various client sites in Fort Lauderdale and compensation aligns with experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working as a Court Reporter.
• Prior experience and equipment required – no training provided.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings.
• Administer oaths and participate in legal proceedings.
• Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture records accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational aptitude

Excellent English language skills

Problem-solving skills

Technological proficiency

Education

NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification

Job description

Overview

Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based in the Washington, DC area with work across the country. Our clients include local, state and federal courts, the House of Representatives, Department of Defense, and private sector firms.

Location

IN-PERSON – client sites in your local area.

Responsibilities

• Takes down proceedings using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture.
• Captures verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings.
• Administers oaths and participates in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Transports, sets up, and operates equipment to capture the record accurately.
• Performs advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup.
• Ensures all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding.
• Maintains all required reports and logs and responds promptly to communications.
• Represents NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions.
• Interacts with high-level clients (Federal Government, State Government, Private Industry).

Requirements

• Prior experience and equipment required – no training is provided.
• 1+ year working as a Court Reporter.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliably punctual and deadline-oriented.
• Can-do attitude and excellent work ethic.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organizational and time-management aptitude.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Proficient with technology.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings.
• NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred.

Benefits

This is a contract position and compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status or other protected classes.